reticent in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

reticent in the PONS Dictionary

reticent Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be reticent about doing sth
avoir des réticences à faire qc
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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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They felt so strongly about this point that they agreed to go on the record, an unusual move by normally reticent intelligence officers.
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Being reticent, she rarely went out, finding excuses in one or another of her children's being unwell.
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It is intended to have improved dynamics and intonation over the distinctive but sometimes reticent sound of the conventional contrabassoon.
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They were primarily used by members of the gentry, who were reticent about undressing in public.
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This has led to claims that he was reticent.
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He seemed to be inexhaustibly resourceful in a quiet reticent way.
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Because he is reticent, he is accused of lying or of deceit.
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He is known for his entertaining if somewhat reticent and eccentric stage presence.
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At this time, the police were reticent with the media, not yet having ascertained the identity of the woman.
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First, some members are reluctant to suggest ideas because they are concerned about being criticized, or are reticent and shy.
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